Hi Blackberry Parenting Adults,

This week we talked briefly about the brain. We were able to talk about autism, ADHD, and how the brain works.  It was so great to see some members talk about what it feels like to have either or both. They shared their experience, they learned about what its like to have a brain that functions differently, and other community members were able to grow their understanding.

This week we invited the first graders to pair up with us to solve our puzzle of the week. This weeks puzzle was called four aces. It was a jumbo 9 piece puzzle that they had to put into a 3X3 grid. It was so great to see the way they collaborated, communicated, and help each other out.

In literacy we are reviewing our contractions, working on rules that are still tricky (oi/oy), and beginning our first draft of our all about me writing.

As a reminder conferences are next week. There will be no school Thursday and Friday. Looking forward to our conversatioins!

Best,

Leslie